I don’t know who Kyle used to be. He was dead when I met him. By the time we met, he was a single stick poking out of fertilized soil, …
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Like many lovers of L.A.’s outdoors, I found myself unexpectedly emotional on Saturday morning after learning that P-22, the legendary mountain lion of Griffith Park, had been peacefully and compassionately …
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Holiday shopping procrastinators are back in force. Blame inflation
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLast year, Lucila Gomez and her husband started their holiday shopping around Thanksgiving and wrapped it up a week before Christmas, spending $750 on tablets and clothing for their three …
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Last year, in recognition of California’s 25-year-long experiment with legal cannabis (in 1996, it became the first U.S. state to legalize access to medical marijuana), we compiled a list of …
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New label law has unintended effect: sesame in more foods
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA new federal law requiring that sesame be listed as an allergen on food labels is having unintended consequences — increasing the number of products with the ingredient. Food industry …
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As the pinch of inflation and L.A.’s high gas prices cause many people to rethink where they live, I’ve been revisiting our decision to move away from the city. Four …
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Spearfishing champ blazes trails for women divers, sustainability
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMitsuki Hara is hiding amid the undulating kelp forests 30 feet below the surface of the ocean. In her arms is a 4-foot-6-inch speargun — almost as tall as she …
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Winter solstice celebrates sharing of light amid darkness
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOnce again we have entered the time of the winter solstice — when daylight is scarce and the creeping darkness seems to whisper: Slow down. Turn inward. Fortify yourself against …
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Have you ever dedicated a love song on L.A. radio? Tell us about it
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIf you’ve ever turned on the radio during a late-night drive, you’ve surely heard Al Green’s “Tired Of Being Alone” or the Shirelles’ “Dedicated to the One I Love.” L.A. …
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16 most affordable of the 101 Best Restaurants in L.A. list
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThere is no rush of sensation quite like entering the halls of downtown Los Angeles’ 105-year-old landmark, long a juncture of what the city has been, what it is becoming …